Embrace the essence of freedom at the Aurora Independence Day Festival 5K, held on July 4th within the picturesque parks of Aurora, Colorado. This annual celebration invites runners and families to honor liberty through every stride amidst vibrant festivities. The race offers a range of distances: from the family-friendly 1-mile fun run for young participants, to more challenging options like the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon (21K). Wave start times are at 7:30 AM with additional groups departing at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Latecomers can join as coordinators remain on-site until an hour after the first wave. Weather conditions promise pleasant temperatures around 23.7°C, though humidity might make it feel warmer. The course features varied terrain suitable for runners of all abilities, ensuring a memorable experience regardless of your pace or fitness level. Early registration is recommended to secure one of the limited spots per wave; fees range from $41.89 for a 5K up to $50.48 for a half-marathon (21K). The family fun run option costs just $39.74, making it accessible for all. Upon registering online through the provided link, you'll receive a technical running shirt as an upgrade or have it mailed directly in the US along with other perks such as finisher’s towels, medals for completion, digital training packs, and invitations to local run clubs. Packet pickup is available via mail-out one week prior; on-site race bibs are also convenient. This event fosters unity and freedom within Aurora's parks while supporting both individual fitness goals and community engagement through optional timing services and local club support. Join the Aurora Independence Day Festival 5K for an unforgettable experience that blends patriotic spirit with athletic pursuit, celebrating together under the stars in this beautiful setting.
Races Offered
10K Registration
Jul 04, 2026
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10K
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07:30
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$47.26
5K Registration
Jul 04, 2026
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5K
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07:30
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$41.89
Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Jul 04, 2026
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1.6K
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07:30
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$39.74
Half-Marathon 13.1 Registration
Jul 04, 2026
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21K
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07:30
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$50.48
Virtual Run Registration
Jul 04, 2026
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5K
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07:30
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$41.89
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Aurora.
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16.0° / 31.5°
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14.1° / 28.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
13h 1m
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Avg rainfall
1.5 mm
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Avg wind speed
9.6 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
42.1%
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Sunrise
05:45
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Sunset
20:24
About Aurora
Learn more about the host city, Aurora.
Aurora is a city of about 400,000 of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies immediately east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. In 2008 it was named the "All American City."
